Project Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives through expert project planning, execution, and Agile Scrum leadership. Drive cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope, fostering collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Champion Agile methodologies to optimize sprint performance, maximize business value, and empower teams to achieve exceptional results.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals, including Agile Scrum, hybrid, and traditional project management methodologies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, risk management, communication strategies, and Agile artifacts (e.g., sprint backlogs, burndown charts, retrospectives).
• Ensure project accountability and delivery by overseeing timelines, budgets, and scope while fostering Agile principles such as iterative progress, collaboration, and adaptability. collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business needs and Agile frameworks where applicable.
• Facilitate cross-functional Agile teams, including Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives) to drive successful project execution
• Communicate project progress, risks, and blockers to senior leadership and stakeholders through regular updates, sprint reviews, and executive dashboards.
• Negotiate with resource managers to acquire the resources necessary to produce the project on time and within budget (if applicable); determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants if necessary during project lifecycle.
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring transparency and alignment across sponsors, team members, and business partners in both Agile and traditional project environments.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate project personnel.
• Oversee diverse project types (minor, major, complex), adapting methodologies (Agile, hybrid) based on project needs.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise risk mitigation plans.
• Understand all aspects of the projects according to project management methodologies, standards and best practices as set by the Project Management Office.
• Participate in the refinement of the project management policies and processes.
• Participate in internal team/tasks for PMO.
• Identify and resolve issues related to the project and the project team.
• Adhere to Midco's privacy guidelines to ensure each customer's privacy.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco's Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Understand project management and the ability to apply it in practice.
• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and
• finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 3 years of project management, business analysis, IT/IS leadership, or related experience (Agile/Scrum environments preferred).
• Strong understanding of project delivery lifecycle methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and PMI best practices.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), or SAFe preferred.
• Hands-on experience leading or collaborating with Agile teams (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:

• Midco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.
• We are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• We serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Our 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.

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